Don Orione Fathers St. Joseph - St. Lazarus Parish · St. Joseph - St. Lazarus Parish is a community of believers served by the Sons of Divine Providence - Don Orione Fathers. A Memorial

Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 22, 2015

59 Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128

Don Orione Fathers

St. Joseph - St. Lazarus Parish


March 22, 2015


PARISHINFORMATION

Saturday,March21,20159am Louise Lunde by Candice Lunde-Naughton 4pm Louis & Mary Sophia Tuttavilla by family

Sunday,March22,20159am Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 11am People of the Parish Monday,March23,2015St.TuribiusofMogrovejo,bishop

9am Dennis & Louise Bradley by family

Tuesday,March24,20159am

Wednesday,March25,2015TheAnnunciationoftheLord

9am Anna S. Grasso by Joseph & Louiselle Albert

Thursday,March26,2015

9am Anne Siracusa by son

Friday,March27,2015 9am Letti Albano by husband Phil

Saturday,March28,20159am Community Mass:

Colagiovanni, Gaudino, Ruggiero & Buda Families by family Pasquale Polcaro, Matthew Hamilton and Natalie Harris by Susie Luongo

4pm People of the Parish

Sunday,March29,20159am Joseph, Anna & Elissa Guarino by family 11am Francesco Conte by Sandra, Giovanni &

Francesco Buccella

MASSINTENTIONSMASS SCHEDULE

Daily Mass in the Chapel

Monday - Saturday: 9 am

Saturday: 4 pm Confession: 3 - 3:45 pm

Sunday: 9 am & 11 am

Fr. Mirek Kowalczyk F.D.P. - Pastor Judith Mullen - Parish Secretary

Paul Racki - Music Director/Organist Maria Zolla & Marianne Cincinnato - Co-Directors - Religious Education

Parish Office: 59 Ashley Street

Phone: 617.569.0406 Fax: 617.569.8212 E-Mail: [email protected]

St. Joseph - St. Lazarus Parish is a community of believers served by the Sons of Divine Providence - Don Orione Fathers.

A Memorial Mass for our dear friend

JohnLaVita

will be celebrated on Sunday, March 22, 1pm

“St. Joseph - St. Lazarus Church is my second home.” - John LaVita

In MemoriamIn MemoriamIn MemoriamIn Memoriam Sister Patricia Ann Hogan, CSJ, a beloved member of the Sisters of Saint Joseph for 62 years, entered into eternal rest on March 12, 2015. Sister Patricia served at St. Lazarus School as Director of Religious Education and Parish Minister for 19 years. May her soul rest in the peace of Christ.


March 22, 2015


FROMTHEPASTOR

5thSundayofLent

As :inal exam week would approach, many students who were not very attentive during the term would say that it was too late to do much to prepare about the exams. They gave up on their work and ful:illed their own prophecy—they could not pass the course. Others would get busy, make the best of the time they had, review and study

and catch up on notes and reading assignments. Although they may not have accomplished the best grades possible, they often helped themselves and did much better. At least they managed to pass the class. This is the last week of Lent before Holy Week. And if you have not done as well as you had hoped, there is still time. Get your family and head to morning Mass this week, or spend a day fasting, or make it a point to go to confession or :inally get around to showing up for Stations of the Cross. Don’t just give up; use this week to accomplish something, anything that allows you to practice a little better what you believe. Or you could give up and just say you’ll get to it next year. Perhaps you’ve done that in the past. But it really is not too late. Today might be the :irst day of your own spiritual renewal, the beginning of something good and something you’ve wanted to do for a while. Don’t delay. Act now to practice what you believe, so that you will better believe what you practice.

Lent comes to an end before the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. This liturgy begins the Triduum, the great Three Days that celebrate the central mystery of our faith.

HolyThursdayTheMassoftheLord’sSupper-7pm

After the homily on Holy Thursday, we imitate our master in the washing of the feet. This ritual reminds us that our baptismal commitment means we are to be servants of one another. “Whoever has bathed has no need except to have his feet washed”. We celebrate as well the establishment by Christ of two sacraments, Eucharist and priesthood. We also remember Christ’s agony in the Garden of Gethsemane.

GoodFridayStationsoftheCross-3pm

VenerationoftheCross-7pm As part of our observance of Good Friday, we venerate the cross on which Christ died. The veneration challenges us to be willing to accept the cross, too, for it is the only way to resurrection. Through Baptism, we share in Christ’s death that we might come to new life. Every year we are called to deepen our identi:ication with his cross and resurrection.

HolySaturdayTheEasterVigil-7:30pm

We begin our celebration of the Easter Vigil with the liturgy of the light. The core of our celebration of the Easter Vigil is the Baptism of the elect. As we share in their joy on this holy night, we are all called to renew our own baptismal promises, to live in the joy of life in the Risen One.


March 22, 2015


CATHOLICAPPEAL

ROSARY:Every morning at 8.30 am before Mass. CONFESSION:Saturday 3 - 3:45 pm or by appointment. BAPTISM:Infant and child baptisms by arrangement. Please call the parish of:ice. SACRAMENTOFMARRIAGE:Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date. ANOINTINGOFTHESICK:By arrangement. Please call the parish of:ice and speak with Fr. Mirek. HOLYCOMMUNIONOFTHESICK:First Friday of the month. Please call the rectory to make arrangements.

PRAYERCORNER

Please keep the following in yourprayers:Joseph Guarino, Jamie Brauer, Anna Kavjian, Joseph Curry, Christopher DiRuzza, Mike & Sarah Enos, Jim

Manning, Claire Burke, Paul and Susan Shramm, Peggy Celata, Bill Berube, Janet, McKenna Snow, Raj Mistri, Joseph Testa, Diane DiGiacomo, Doreen Gattie, Susan Guadagno, Joseph Serilla, Julia Ferrara, Joan Leone, Marty Allen, Jerry Mazzarella, Janice Fantasia, Jeanett Marano, Kerri Antonuccio, Athena Fantasia, Paul Martorano, James Butler, Marie LoDuca, Josephine Moloney, Josephine Giuffre-Lee, Joey Vellucci, Albert Angelone, Robert Stockwell, Jennie Colantonio, Jennie D’Amico, Connie McNeil, Sandra Voltero, Geri Clarke, John Lonati, Alice Meucci, Linwood Folsom, Marianne Folsom, Marshall Pierce, Maxine Teixeira, Rahna Peirce, Rita Haddigan, Eleanor Guarino.

TheChurchisopenforprivateprayerandmeditation.

Monday - Friday

8 am - 4 pm

RELIGIOUSEDUCATION

St.AnthonyNovenaTuesday, March 24 at 7pm

March/AprilCalendar

3/27 - Stations of the Cross, 7 pm 3/29 - Palm Sunday 4/2 - Holy Thursday The Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7pm

4/3 - Good Friday Stations of the Cross, 3pm Veneration of the Cross, 7pm 4/4 - Holy Saturday The Easter Vigil, 7:30pm 4/5 - Easter Sunday Masses: 9 & 11am 4/7 - Con:irmation class 4/19 - No CCD classes - start of April vacation 4/25 - Con:irmation 4/26 - CCD classes resume

StationsoftheCross

Lent is a time for re:lections, renewal of covenant, and revival of spirit. Join us in the main Church each Friday evening at 7pm during Lent as we profess our faith by praying the Stations of the Cross.

Thank you to all who have participated in the 2015 Catholic Appeal campaign. Your support is the most effective way our parish community can join together in the Church’s universal work to care for our neighbors. If you have yet participated in the 2015 Catholic Appeal, please visit www.bostoncatholicappeal.orgor pick up a pledge form at the back of the church. Thank you for your prayers and support


March 22, 2015

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OURLADYOFMOUNTCARMEL9am Mass - Fourth Sunday of the Month

ANNUALDEVOTIONSTOST.ANTHONYThirteen Tuesdays prior to June 13, 7pm COURAGEOUSGENERATIONNew members are always welcome. Comeasaguest—leaveasafriend.Meets in the church hall every Thursday after the 9am Mass, September until June. ST.VINCENTdePAULSOCIETYMeets the second Saturday of the month in the church hall. For more information call the parish of:ice. WHYCATHOLIC?

...explores how we celebrate our Catholic faith with the sacraments. From the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist to the Sacrament of Marriage, you will have the opportunity to experience the sacraments with more love and purpose and enrich your faith life in the process. FUNDRISINGWe know between family and work it is hard to commit to a regular monthly meeting but we still need your help. We are always looking for fresh ideas for fundraising events. Volunteers are needed in many areas and help is ALWAYS welcome. No matter what your interest or talent, there is something here for you to do. A successful event depends on a large and willing crowd of volunteers. Commit to one event or commit to all, it’s your choice. For more information please call the rectory at 617.569.0406.

RELIGIOUSEDUCATIONOur Religious Education program provides teachings in the practice of our faith. It is offered to kindergarten through high school students. Programs include sacramental preparation. Grades K - 8 meet Sunday after the Family Mass at 9am in the church hall. [email protected] FirstCommunionPreparation begins in 1st grade. Children receive First Communion in 2nd grade.

Con@irmationThe Con:irmation Program is a two year program beginning in the 9th grade. Students are con:irmed in the spring of the 10th grade. Class meets the :irst Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the church hall. Con@[email protected]

ALTARSERVERSBoys and girls attending grades three through high school who have received their First Communion are invited to participate in the altar servers’ ministry. Please contact the parish of:ice or speak to Fr. Mirek for more information.

USHERS/GREETERSThis ministry is open to people who want to interact with parishioners by greeting them as they come to church. The head usher is responsible for asking parishioners to take the offering of bread and wine to the altar. After Mass, ushers distribute the bulletins. For more information please contact the parish of:ice.

LECTORS/READERSLectors proclaim the Word of God through the :irst two readings. They also make announcements before the liturgy. We are in need of lectors. Please contact the parish of:ice or speak with Fr. Mirek.

EUCHARISTICMINISTERExtraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist assist in sharing the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ with the congregation as well as in our local hospitals and nursing homes. A candidate, under normal circumstances, has to be con:irmed. Please contact the parish of:ice to arrange a meeting with Fr. Mirek if you would like to become a Eucharistic Minister.

MUSICMINISTRY-ADULT&CHILDREN’SCHOIRSWe invite any interested singers to contact the parish of:ice or speak with Paul Racki our Music Director for more information. The only requirement is that you enjoy singing.

PARISHOFFERTORYCOLLECTION

The Offertory is the parish’s principal source of income. Your donations pay for utilities, staff salaries, property upkeep, supplies and support for our parish ministries.

Ourweeklygoalis$3,600.

Offertory - $1,741. Plowing & Snow Removal - $1,009. Total Offertory Collected - $2750.

This week we were minusby$850.

SecondCollection: Heating of the Church

NextweeksSecondCollection:Needs of the Parish

Thank you for your continued generosity.


March 22, 2015


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